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November 6-10

PBIS News

Congratulations on our first Tier 1 PBIS milestone this year! We’re happy to celebrate with you and your students on the achievement of filling the rocket halfway. Since the students have met their blue ticket goal for the entire school, we will be launching our first school-wide celebration next week. On EITHER Wednesday or Thursday, (November 8th or 9th), we are asking you to select a 30-minute block of time for your classroom for a “Board Game Bonanza!” The idea is simple enough - students will be encouraged to bring in board games (or card games) to play with their classmates on the date you select (the 8th or the 9th). Just a reminder - our incredible innovation team has giant-sized Jenga, checkers, and Connect 4 that may be available for use. For your convenience, we’ve included a form email for you to send to your parents or include in your newsletter for next week. Congratulations!

Hello, parents and families! We have some exciting news at Alanton Elementary! During our first nine-week period, our Astros have worked very hard to choose respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors! Our students have met the first school-wide goal we’ve set for them - to fill the rocket in our lobby halfway with the blue tickets they’ve earned since the start of the school year. As a special treat, each classroom will be having a “Board Game Bonanza.” We are inviting you to send in a board game or card game that your child would enjoy playing with classmates during this fun 30-minute block of time on _________________. If you choose to send in a game, please make sure your child is able to teach his or her friends how to play. Also, please have your child’s name somewhere on the game and place any small pieces in a Ziploc bag so nothing gets lost. We also recommend rubber-banding the board game box shut so everything stays in place.

Thank you for your help, and we look forward to celebrating our Astros!

We also wanted to remind you to be on the lookout for classes in our hallways, cafe, and other spaces who are following the Astro Way. Be sure to keep those compliments coming - we want all of our classes to enjoy the success of being commended for respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors. (Please remember to tie compliments into our school-wide matrix).

Thank you so much, teachers! Here is a direct link to this week’s PBIS recording tool. (We will skip the 2-day week next week for PBIS blue ticket winners. Announcements for this week’s winners will be made on the week of November 13. The same goes for drawing names for the 8th and 9th. We won’t be asking for names for that short week.)

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National School Psychology Week 2023 - November 6-10

National School Psychology Week, sponsored by the National Association of School Psychologists, will be celebrated Nov. 6-10 to focus attention on the unique contributions of school psychologists within public school divisions. National School Psychology Week highlights the tremendous impact school psychologists make as they support students, families, and school staff. The National Association of School Psychologists has chosen “Let’s Grow Together” as its theme to recognize school psychologists’ role in supporting student well-being and learning. A list of suggestions to promote the school psychology program during National School Psychology Week is provided below.

Let's Celebrate Heather Duke during National School Psychology Week!

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Bleeding Control Kits

FYI - The Office of Security and Emergency Management (OSEM) in coordination with the Offices of Health Services, Custodial and Distribution Services, and Maintenance Services has purchased bleeding control kits and wall cabinets to be installed alongside Automated External Defibrillator (AED) stations at all division buildings. Six kits will be included in a wall cabinet, each containing a tourniquet and first aid accessories (e.g., pair of gloves, emergency bandage).

Bleeding control kits are used to control serious bleeding and prevent further loss for a victim suffering a traumatic injury. These kits are designed to be used by anyone present in an emergency, much like an AED. Additional information can be found at https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/. The attached Stop the Bleed poster and Save a Life flowchart will be included in each kit.

If you have any questions, please contact OSEM at 757-263-2450 or email at osem@vbschools.com. Thank you.

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REPORT CARDS – Nov. 8th:

The DOT timeline for report cards is as follows:

Thursday, Nov. 2nd - Art/Music/PE grades/comments finalized by 5:00 p.m. Send Katie email when complete.
Friday, Nov. 3rd - Homeroom teachers finalize grades/comments by 5:00 p.m. Send Katie email when complete.
Monday, Nov. 6th - Katie reviews all report card comments and returns edits to be completed by Homeroom teachers.
Tuesday, Nov. 7th – All edits completed by Homeroom teachers and returned to Katie by noon.

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Military Family Appreciation Month– R.E.D. Day - November 17

On Friday, Nov. 17, the Office of Student Support Services is inviting VBCPS employees and students to wear red and participate in R.E.D. Day - Remember Everyone Deployed. Wearing red will demonstrate VBCPS’ support for approximately 11,500 students with active-duty parents serving in the armed forces.

PBIS & Achieve3000 Celebrations - Quarter 1

Please record names by the end of the day on Friday.
Celebration Schedule
- Tuesday: Achieve3000
- Wednesday: PBIS Grades K & 1
- Thursday: PBIS Grades 2 & 3
- Friday: PBIS Grades 4 & 5

Science Newsletter

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Future Ready - Curated Works of Substance

By June 2024, 100% of students in Grades K-5 will have produced a minimum of four works of substance (performance tasks, published writing, etc.) to enhance the attributes of the VBCPS Graduate Profile.

Behavior Briefs Newsletter

AMET Training

Due: November 7, 2023

Recess Training

Due by November 3 by all new staff members

Alanton Community Newsletter

Please read the communication sent to parents.

PBIS Coaching Connection Newsletter

OPEC Monthly News

Tech-KNOW-logy Newsletter

ETT Newsletter

F.A.C.E. Time Newsletter

What's JOY Got to Do With It? Newsletter

Thrive Newsletter

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National School Psychologist Week - We are so thankful for our AMAZING School Psychologist, Heather Duke!

Monday, 11/6

· Staff Flex Day—NO STUDENTS!

Tuesday, 11/7-

· ELECTION DAY—SCHOOL CLOSED!

Wednesday, 11/8

· Report Cards Issued

· PBIS Celebration Day – Game Day!

· 11:30-12:30 CHC Partners Visit

· 12:00-1:30 Compass Collaborative Meeting – Charlene (Zoom)

· 3:35-4:15 Staff Seminar (Attendance Required)

Thursday, 11/9

· Have a terrific Thursday!

Friday, 11/10-

VETERANS DAY—SCHOOL CLOSED

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Monday, 11/13—

WORLD KINDNESS DAY & AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK!

· JAIN NEW YEAR (HINDU NEW YEAR)

· BOOK FAIR WEEK, 11/13-11/17 (Learning Commons)

· CLC Meeting Day – Math & Reading Data Meeting

- DLI Observations - Irene Covers Classes

· 8:30-12pm-ITS & LMS Professional Learning Series

· 9:00-12:00 Coaching & Partner Principal Site Visit – Charlene OOB

- 8:30-10:00 - Courtney Visits BFWES

Tuesday, 11/14

· SEC/SRT/504 Meeting Day

· 8:00-12:30 Principal Shadow Day – Mrs. S. Mendez Visits Alanton

Wednesday, 11/15

· 7:45-8:15 SPED Team Meeting

· 8:30-12:30 EPL Meeting – Charlene

-9:45-10:15 - GNMS Chorus Presents (Grade 5)

· 4:00-6:00 DLI Meeting @ Cooke ES

Thursday, 11/16—NATIONAL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY

· 12:30-2:00 MTSS Meeting via Zoom – MTSS Team

· 2pm- PTA Meeting

· Family Night & Grade 1 Performance

Friday, 11/17 - RED Day!

- Smarty Ants Rep Day for Grades K, 1, 2 (During PE)

- 9:00-10:30 AES Coaches Collaborative Meeting

- Substitute Educators Day: The School Board has designated Friday, Nov. 17, as Substitute Educators Day. Please celebrate and recognize substitute teachers who support us each day.